"Finally, a down-to-earth look at plant-based diets for the black community. [This book] will empower even the most staunch omnivore to re-evaluate their food choices and move towards a healthier outlook, not just for themselves, but for the planet."  —Melissa Danielle, coordinator, Black Vegetarian Society of New York (BVSNY.org) and Wellness Communicator (VegetarianHealthCoach.net)

"If there's one health book black women should read this year, this is it. By Any Greens Necessary shows us the real deal about how to eat well and get healthy for life"  —Tonya Lewis Lee, writer, producer, activist, and author, Gotham Diaries

"By Any Greens Necessary will change your life."  —Michael Greger, MD, author, Carbophobia: The Scary Truth About America's Low-Carb Craze

"A necessary read."  —Curve

Tracye Lynn McQuirter, MPH, is an African American nutritionist and a 20-year vegan who leads worldwide seminars on vegan nutrition. She is the founding director of the nation’s first federally funded vegan nutrition program and has been involved in legislation for vegan rights. The founder of the Black Vegetarian Society of New York, she has been featured in dozens of magazines, including Black Press USA, Ebony, Essence, and the Washington Post. She also is a contributing writer for Heart and Soul—the largest health and fitness magazine for African American women. She lives in Washington, DC.